Re: [ARSCLIST] Sony PR-150 squeal

["Richard L. Hess" <arclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, Marie,

Wow--you're on the cutting edge of new treatments--yes, I'd like to see
some pictures when you get the chance.

The drip sounds interesting and the isopropyl is what I use for cleaning
everything, anyway.

Thanks!

Richard

At 08:49 AM 5/12/2003 -0500, Marie O'Connell wrote:
> Hi Richard -
>
> I've generally had great success with baking a tape for at least 12 hours at
> 50c but failing that I have resorted to using isopropyl alcohol as a
> lubricant.  In my early days I would sit with 2 cotton tipped sticks dipped
> in "iso" but this was time consuming plus hazardous to health and so you
> would need to wear the appropiate face masks.  Also you needed to have an
> extremely steady hand.  Hence, I came up with my isopropyl drip bag and a
> suitably adapted Otari (Mark I version) and later Studer (Mark II version)
> which would drip the iso at 6 droplets per minute for almost trouble free,
> hands off reproduction.  Worked good for me!
>
> If you would like to see some photos feel free to email me.
>
> Marie O'Connell
> Sound Archivist
> Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage
> University of Southern Mississippi
> P.O.Box 5175
> Hattiesburg
> MS, 39401-9406
> Ph. 601-266-6410
> Fax. 601-266-6217